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Dismissed8 December 20233306353

Chequers Inn, Chequers Inn Road, Rookley, Ventnor, PO38 3NZ

Planning appeal 3306353 at Chequers Inn, Chequers Inn Road, Rookley, Ventnor, PO38 3NZ (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as, “Hard standing for touring caravans

Authority
Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
PO38 3NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of the Grade II listed building, known as Chequers Inn

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building caused by the erosion of the open and undeveloped setting, combined with unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, outweighed the moderate weight given to unsubstantiated economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy SP4Policy SP5Policy DM11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 84Paragraph 16

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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